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14 hours ago, Nywoek said:

Was so fun looking it up and getting approved instead of refused! 

Yee-HAAAAA!  :dance: 

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Cheeky TB. 😜   So today WAS THE DAY!    Visa officially in hand. We are celebrating with french toast, my fiance is making it because im busy selling kids toys on fb marketplace. 🙈

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I got a notice in my mail app, my visa is on it’s way and will arrive monday! 😍😍😍😍

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And today when I logged in (even if I figured I should give it a few days) it says Issued!    💃💃💃   Stockholm worked FAST for that one! xD 

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2 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Yee-HAAAAA!  :dance: 

And today when I logged in (even if I figured I should give it a few days) it says Issued! 

 

💃💃💃

 

Stockholm worked FAST for that one! xD 

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TBoneTX   47,370

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Yee-HAAAAA!   :dance: 

(That's Texan for "congratulations")

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Thank you so much for sharing every step of this painfully exciting (to me it's just painfully painful for now) journey with so many lively details! I enjoyed reading every word in this thread, knowing your agony along the way calmed me down quickly (why, why is the I-129f review so slow nowadays UGHHH), I guess I'll come back a lot of times...
I am studying in Sweden and planning to do the medical check in Norway (they're the cheapest compared to Gothenburg and Copenhagen), your information is just priceless to me. I am so, so happy for you to have finally reached the destination (kinda, read this again next Tuesday), so you can start working towards another destination soon 🤪 Please keep sharing!
Congratulations again and I wish your little lovely family all the best in the future.
 

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3 hours ago, Halcy said:

Thank you so much for sharing every step of this painfully exciting (to me it's just painfully painful for now) journey with so many lively details! I enjoyed reading every word in this thread, knowing your agony along the way calmed me down quickly (why, why is the I-129f review so slow nowadays UGHHH), I guess I'll come back a lot of times...
I am studying in Sweden and planning to do the medical check in Norway (they're the cheapest compared to Gothenburg and Copenhagen), your information is just priceless to me. I am so, so happy for you to have finally reached the destination (kinda, read this again next Tuesday), so you can start working towards another destination soon 🤪 Please keep sharing!
Congratulations again and I wish your little lovely family all the best in the future.
 

Thank you so much! 

 

In general I love documenting stuff, and like my kids say I tend to be a yapper (especially over text), plus I overexplain everything so this is all very.. me. xD However I think a lot of it came from how hard it was to find info on Stockholm and how alone I felt on the big internet during this process, so I decided to just go for it and document it. What’s the worst that can happen, someone wont bother to read my thread? That’s fine! 😅 But then lovely people like you and others come by and say that it’s helpful and comforting and that makes me really really happy. ^_^
 

Thank you for your well wishes, and I hope that USCIS picks up the pace do you can be with your loved one soon! 

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TBoneTX   47,370

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15 hours ago, Nywoek said:

I tend to be a yapper

But aren't most women?  :P 

[T-B. ducks as a hurled can of cling peaches whizzes by his head]

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Cheeky TB. 😜

 

So today WAS THE DAY! 

 

Visa officially in hand. We are celebrating with french toast, my fiance is making it because im busy selling kids toys on fb marketplace. 🙈😂

 

I feel so much better! This is unreal! Made it here 2 weeks after my interview! 🥰🥰🥰

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2 hours ago, Nywoek said:

Cheeky TB. 😜

 

So today WAS THE DAY! 

 

Visa officially in hand. We are celebrating with french toast, my fiance is making it because im busy selling kids toys on fb marketplace. 🙈😂

 

I feel so much better! This is unreal! Made it here 2 weeks after my interview! 🥰🥰🥰

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Congratulations!!! :)

I'm so happy for you! I know it must feel like a big relief for you! Can't wait to get the same feeling! :D

Did you get your passport back by mail?

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3 hours ago, Nywoek said:

Cheeky TB. 😜

 

So today WAS THE DAY! 

 

Visa officially in hand. We are celebrating with french toast, my fiance is making it because im busy selling kids toys on fb marketplace. 🙈😂

 

I feel so much better! This is unreal! Made it here 2 weeks after my interview! 🥰🥰🥰

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Yeepee!!! Bye bye toys and hi hi visa 🙌

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3 hours ago, Turquoise said:

Congratulations!!! :)

I'm so happy for you! I know it must feel like a big relief for you! Can't wait to get the same feeling! :D

Did you get your passport back by mail?

Yeah, they sent it with UPS and it was very quick! Don’t have to pay for it either, I went through so much trouble researching the Stockholm embassy and how they handle shipping with non-swedish beneficiaries. Even bought a postnord shipping thing and brought and she told me I did not need it. 🙈

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On 6/27/2025 at 3:54 AM, Halcy said:

Thank you so much for sharing every step of this painfully exciting (to me it's just painfully painful for now) journey with so many lively details! I enjoyed reading every word in this thread, knowing your agony along the way calmed me down quickly (why, why is the I-129f review so slow nowadays UGHHH), I guess I'll come back a lot of times...
I am studying in Sweden and planning to do the medical check in Norway (they're the cheapest compared to Gothenburg and Copenhagen), your information is just priceless to me. I am so, so happy for you to have finally reached the destination (kinda, read this again next Tuesday), so you can start working towards another destination soon 🤪 Please keep sharing!
Congratulations again and I wish your little lovely family all the best in the future.
 


Do you mind me asking how much the medical is these days? Good to hear the clinic in Goteborg is still doing visa exams, I was under the impression it was only Sthlm left these days. I remember choosing between the two back in 2016 and Gbg was 2800:- (for everything including the x-rays) and Sthlm wanted 3500:- (for the medical only, I think you paid extra for the x-rays). It was quite a big difference, and Gbg was a lot closer to Skane as well. 
 

16 hours ago, Nywoek said:

Cheeky TB. 😜

 

So today WAS THE DAY! 

 

Visa officially in hand. We are celebrating with french toast, my fiance is making it because im busy selling kids toys on fb marketplace. 🙈😂

 

I feel so much better! This is unreal! Made it here 2 weeks after my interview! 🥰🥰🥰

 


Congratulations! Hold on to it for dear life! 😆

K-1: 12-22-2015 - 09-07-2016

AP: 12-20-2016 - 04-07-2017

EAD: 01-18-2017 - 05-30-2017

AOS: 12-20-2016 - 07-26-2017

ROC: 04-22-2019 - 04-22-2020
Naturalization: 05-01-2020 - 03-16-2021

U.S. passport: 03-30-2021 - 05-08-2021

En livstid i krig. Göteborg killed it. Epic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBs3G1PvyfM&ab_channel=Sabaton

 

 
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